Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation
The Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Center, Iowa. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $364,000 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in Iowa.
Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation gave $364K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $364,000
- +1867.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,267
- +1605.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $75,641
- -80.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 943 Ridge Road, Sioux Center, IA 51250
Phone: (712) 722-4478
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 88 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1483% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $364K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $364,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,641 | $47,608 | $365,447 | $364,000 | 15 | $364,000 | $47,608 | — |
| 2023 | $393,480 | $11,379 | $22,524 | $18,500 | 13 | $18,500 | $11,379 | — |
| 2022 | $404,625 | $11,689 | $30,497 | $26,000 | 20 | $26,000 | $11,689 | $22,033 |
| 2021 | $423,433 | $38,665 | $27,662 | $23,000 | 21 | $23,000 | $38,665 | $23,499 |
| 2020 | $412,430 | $114,945 | $21,339 | $18,000 | 19 | — | $12,771 | $20,292 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for community organizations, emergency services, veterans’ groups, a public library, and flood relief.
The Sioux Center Community Foundation describes its mission as maintaining a fund for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, health, welfare, recreational, cultural, or arts purposes benefiting the community. The American Legion describes its mission as helping veterans and children in its community. ATLAS of Sioux Center Ltd says it provides mentoring support and referral services for people with physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological problems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $364,000 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $80,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Notable grants included $80,000 to the Sioux Center Community Foundation, $75,000 to an individual recipient, and $25,000 each to the Sioux Center Fire Fighters Association, Sioux Center Ambulance, Sioux Center Public Library, Hawarden 24 Flood Relief, and Friends of Rock Valley Foundation. Other listed grants included $20,000 to the American Legion, $15,000 to Home Ministries, and $10,000 each to VFW, Family Crisis Centers of NW Iowa, and Justice for All. ATLAS of Sioux Center Ltd also received $10,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy Sandbulte as president and Tom Sandbulte as vice president.
Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation is led by Timothy Sandbulte, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Sandbulte
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Sandbulte
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation
How much does Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation give each year?
Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation gave $364K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 13 grants.
What is Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,267, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation give grants?
Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Their Operations." (15 grants).
How large is Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation?
Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation reported $76K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What does Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for community organizations, emergency services, veterans’ groups, a public library, and flood relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation's EIN?
Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3813792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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